During November, book bloggers dedicate the month to reading and talking about Nonfiction books. I’ve always wanted to participate, but haven’t taken the time to do it. During the month I’ll share my favorite nonfiction books, share recommendations, I’ll talk about how I read so many nonfiction books and not get bored, and tell you what nonfiction books I can’t wait to read. I absolutely love reading nonfiction and if I am remembering correctly, I read 50% fiction and 50% nonfiction last year!

For more on the Nonfiction November posts and all the hosts and themes, click HERE. For today’s linkup post, click HERE.

This post is about sharing what makes a nonfiction book a favorite. Is it the topic, the writing style, the tone, or maybe even an author? How do you decide that a nonfiction book is going to be a favorite?

When I look at my list of all-time favorite non-fiction books, the theme for me really is that I have learned something or been inspired. All of these share personal stories and life lessons or ways to apply these stories to your life. These are books I recommend to others time and time again.

THE LAST LECTURE by Randy Pausch

EDUCATED by Tara Westover

TELL ME MORE by Kelly Corrigan

THE IMMORTAL LIFE OF HENRIETTA LACKS by Rebecca Skloot

AND THE GOOD NEWS IS… by Dana Perino

SILENT IMPACT by Joe Schmit

SINGING TO A BULLDOG by Anson Williams

WHERE THE LIGHT GETS IN by Kimberly Williams Paisley

A MOTHER’S RECKONING by Sue Klebold

LOTS OF CANDLES, PLENTY OF CAKE by Anna Quindlen

UNBROKEN by Laura Hillenbrand

If you like personal story types of books these will keep you interested for plenty of weeks. If you have one to recommend to me, be sure to leave it in the comments.

An interesting selection. The only one I’ve read is the Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks. I’ve read and enjoyed Anna Quindlen’s fiction, so I am interested in Lots of candles. Thanks for sharing your favourites